Cinderedge - Solo Survival Role-playing Game

Samples have Arrived!
4 months ago – Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 05:29:58 AM

Hey all! Samples have arrived for the final eyeball inspection, and we're moving forward with production. I only had a few minor changes that don't require another sample. The biggest one (Pictured below) is that the insert was too tight... once the items came out it was hard to slot them back in.

I apologize for the potato quality photos, I have a very packed weekend and wanted to still get you an update =)

I believe we're still on track overall for June fulfillment, barring any production hiccups or freight delays. 

Thanks all, hope you are well and staying warm.

Production Begins
5 months ago – Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 02:36:31 PM

Hey all! Quick update.

Just wanted to pop in and let you know we're still on track for the delivery date. While I was slightly behind in getting all the files prepped and finalized, we're still looking good. The reason that I don't predict any overall delays is that the Chinese New Year accounts for the big gap in my predicted schedule between December and March. 

That said - all files have been submitted and we are working through final samples now. 

I'll update in a couple of weeks or so once the samples arrive. Maybe with some pics, if theyre good enough. 

The WardKeepers

I've noticed that many of you have already played and submitted your final messages at https://www.cinderedge.com. I just wanted to share a few of my favorites =)

The wards have fallen, my mind is lost, and now all I can do is watch the flames approach. Am I the last? Am I the first to fail? I'll never know. I only hope I held on long enough....
Seth

Whether I live or die, the Ward fails
I choose to Live
Nick M

This is the last message from my post. I'm sorry everyone, I tried my best. Sometimes you give it all you can and it still doesn't work. Maybe someone else out there can fix this... But not I. Not alone. My only wish now is to know what lies beyond the veil of life. Until we meet in the afterlife.
Yours Truly, the one who couldn't stop it
Logan

The fire has spread closer, but only to the point where I can just see its brightness over the height of the blackened trees. The insects have infested my ward for weeks now, not allowing me to tend to it, but I know it will not last another month. I can see more pieces of it crumble under the horde of pests that are spread on its facets and into its crevices. There are no available supplies left to sustain myself or the ward. I will not be much longer for this world and am mentally lost, but hopefully I have given enough time for those who come after...
Xolrit

Thanks, all. See you soon.

Surveys are going out!
7 months ago – Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 04:22:42 PM

Cinderedge Surveys are going out!

Quick update that we have started the test surveys (Known as "The Smoke Test")! And pending any issues with those, everyone should get their survey later this week!

Your BackerKit survey is where we gather any information we need to fulfill your pledge (like your shipping information!) and where you can any any addition add-ons you may want.

Please make sure to double check your pledge on your survey and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. 

Don't worry - you won't be charged for shipping until closer to the fulfillment date, and you will have time to update your shipping address if that changes over the next few months. We will give plenty of warning before any of that is "Locked" in and before you get charged. 

*Please note that if you used the "Pay Over Time" feature your survey will not be sent until your final payment has gone through. 

Cinderedge Digital Edition

The Cinderedge PDFs will be distributed after all surveys have gone out. 

PAX Unplugged

This weekend the QuasiReal Publishing team will be at PAX Unplugged. We are at Booth 3662, stop by and say hello!

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please join our discord at discord.gg/qrpublishing or email us at [email protected]

Thank You and Next Steps
7 months ago – Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 04:56:28 AM

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for all of your support. I'm very excited to see Cinderedge do so well. There isn't much to share, but I just wanted to let you know what's next:

Survey Development

The first matter of business is developing the survey. This is your chance to customize and confirm your pledge. Keep an eye on your email for a message from Backerkit! The quicker you fill this out the quicker I can get you your PDF.

PDF Delivery

The digital edition, sans stretch goals, will be distributed via DTRPG as soon as the surveys are done. This is the complete, play-ready Cinderedge, only missing some bonus appendix content. Totally sufficient to die alone in a fire with.

PAX U

I will be at PAX U with a couple of sample copies if you'd like to say hello or thumb through! Booth: 3662

Timeline

I am aiming to have the stretch goal content finished this month, and production started before the end of the year. As you can see I've set safe estimates that allow for a couple hiccups. My goal is to have everything to you all early, but the world of manufacturing and shipping has been difficult to predict the last year or two, so no promises, just my best effort =)

🖊️ November '25 - Stretch Goal Development Complete
💯 December '25 - Samples Approved, Production Starts
🛠️ March '26 - Production Completed 
🛥️ May '26 - All Goods Received
 📦June '26 - Fulfillment Complete

Thanks, everyone! I will update next in December

Final 48 Hours
7 months ago – Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 05:48:15 AM

The End is Here

This is the final stretch! Cinderedge ends at Midnight on Halloween. 

Thanks, everyone, for all the incredible support. We surpassed my goals and expectations for Cinderedge and unlocked every stretch goal:

• Bookmark Ribbon for the hardcover
• Short Story of the First Ward Keeper
• Gilded Edges for the hardcover
• New co-op prompts, so you can now die alone, together
• +50 Pages on the journal & upgraded interior pages
• OST Expansion, +5 Mood Tracks 

New Reviews!

Reviewers have loved Cinderedge. I was honestly surprised that I didn't wind up with any negative reviews. Something so niche, terrible, and edgy I thought would be bound to have a few haters. 

But seriously, thank everyone who took the time to make a video or write an article about Cinderedge. It meant a lot to me. You were all very easy to work with, provided some excellent feedback, and heck, I think I made a couple new friends.

The three final reviews I have to post are from Geek Peek, Squirrel Plays, and a written article from Pixigonal.